Late Period, 26th Dynasty, reign of Psamtik I, 664-610 B.C.Shown seated on a small pillow set on a high rectangular base, his legs drawn up high in front of him, both arms resting across his knees, wearing an enveloping cloak from which both hands emerge, the left hand held flat with the palm facing down, the right hand clutching a kerchief, wearing a wide double wig and short slightly flaring beard, the finely carved facial features showing full outlined lips, the eyebrows and cosmetic lines shown in relief, a four line inscription on the front translating: 'Recitation: Oh Horus, good bull, give life, prosperity, a long lifetime, and a very good old age (to) the General Pakyr(er), son of Horwedja'; the back pillar with a two column inscription translating: 'Recitation: Oh Horus, mighty bull, may your living protection be effective round about, granting years (of) joy (to) the General Pakyr(er), son of Horwedja', 123/8in. (31.4cm.) high, some chips to the nose and base

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